c roots Flashcards
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antebellum
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of a period before war, especially the american cival war
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antecedent
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a thing or event that precedes
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anterior
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coming before in position or time
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avant-garde
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ahead of the times. especially in the arts
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vanguard
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leaders of a movement,fashion,ect
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precept
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a command; a rule of conduct
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predestination
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the belief that what happens in human life has already been determined by some higher power.
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preempt,pre-empt
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To take possession of something that anyone else can do.
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Premonition
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A warning in advance
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preposterous
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Absurd; contrary to nature or reason
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Pretentious
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Show pompous; claiming unjustified distinction.
